John D. Phillips

John D. Phillips is a Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah. His research focuses on porphyria and porphyrin biosynthesis, with additional interests in T-cell responses to malignancies, stem cells, exosomes, and birth tissue products for clinical applications.

• Education: PhD from Dartmouth College; BS from University of New Hampshire

Dr. Phillips' research spans molecular mechanisms of porphyria, heme synthesis regulation, and clinical applications of stem cell-derived products. He has extensively studied genetic mutations and therapeutic interventions in porphyria patients, including longitudinal studies and clinical trials for acute hepatic porphyria.

His recent publications highlight advancements in understanding heme metabolism, mitochondrial iron transport, and novel treatments for porphyria-related conditions. Dr. Phillips collaborates with the U.S. Porphyrias Consortium and international research teams, contributing to databases of pathogenic and benign genetic variants in porphyrias.

Key trends in his work include the molecular basis of metabolic disorders, translational applications of exosomes, and interdisciplinary approaches to hematologic malignancies. His studies often integrate biochemical analyses, genetic modeling, and clinical trial frameworks to address both rare and systemic diseases.